Teaching Assistant

Volunteers of America Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Volunteers of America-Greater New York is looking for a Teacher Assistant for the Bronx Early Learning Center, a nurturing special education preschool. In this role, you will support the classroom teacher with various instructional tasks and ensure student safety.

Ideal candidates are High School graduates with New York State Certification as a Teacher Assistant. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School graduate and New York State Certification as a Teacher Assistant.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a classroom teacher.
• Experience in supporting instructional activities and materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher with instruction and documenting progress.
• Work with individual children on instructional projects and activities.
• Write records on student progress and assist in instructional planning.
• Communicate with parents under direction of the teacher.
• Participate in staff development activities and team meetings.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Instructional support

Education

High School graduate

New York State Certification

Job description

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York)

is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.

Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day. If you're passionate about making a difference and joining a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

Position: Teacher Assistant

Teacher Assistant assists classroom teacher in all aspects involving instruction, documenting progress, and safety of students.

Bronx Early Learning Center

is a vibrant and nurturing special education preschool. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/belc

Location:

Bronx, NY 10457

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School graduate and New York State Certification as a Teacher Assistant.

Teacher Assistant Principal Responsibilities:

• Work with individual children or groups of children on special instructional projects and activities as planned in conjunction with the teacher.


• Work cooperatively as member of team assisting in related instructional work as required; and assisting pupils in the use of available instructional resources and the development of instructional materials.


• Write individual anecdotal records and/or keep record of discrete trial instruction of students by providing the teacher with information about the children that will assist the teacher in the development of appropriate learning experiences.


• Meet with teacher to plan instructional activities and materials thereby utilizing their own special skills and abilities by assisting in instructional programs in such areas as: foreign languages, arts, crafts, music and similar subjects.


• Escort students to and from the school buses at arrival and dismissal time. Escort students throughout the building outside of the classroom.


• Communicate with parents verbally and in writing under the direction of the teacher, or in absence of the teacher.


• Participate in staff development activities.


• Attend team meeting conferences as appropriate.


• Follow policies and procedures of school.

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage


• Prescription Coverage


• Life Insurance


• Retirement Plan


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

And much more!

To learn more about our staff, culture and much more, copy and paste our website link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/our-staff-and-culture/

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.